AMAZING EXPERIENCE Past Review

By (Metropolitan University Prague) - abroad from 01/06/2019 to 07/12/2019 with

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management: Study Abroad in Dubai, UAE!

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I LEARNED HOW IS IT TO LIVE WITHIN DIFFERENT RELIGION, CULTURE AND PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WHOLE WORLD. EACH AND EVERY CLASS IN THE EMIRATES ACADEMY WAS WORTH IT AND I HAVE LEARNED A LOT.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

MY DECISION TO COME TO EMIRATES ACADEMY AND DUBAI ITSELF WAS MY BEST DECISION IN MY LIFE. CLASSES IN EMIRATES ACADEMY ARE VERY INTERACTIVE, MODERN TECHNOLOGIES USED AND PROFESSORS ARE AMAZING AND MAKE CLASSES INTERESTING.

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? IELTS 6.0
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • CLASSES
  • STUDENTS
  • THE CITY
* What could be improved?
  • CHEAPER CAMPUS
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? NOTHING, EVERYTHING WAS EASY TO FIND OUT

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!